Kremer to Open Democratic National Convention
Kremer, Montana vice chair, was selected to call the Democratic National Convention to order in San Francisco on June 28. Chairman Cummins designated temporary chair and a Western city opening is planned. Arrangements meetings begin June 10 as national committee reports indicate completion of preparations by delegates’ arrival.
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Ington
Race
Montana
San Francisco
Kremer
Thnis
Cummins
Fittine
Western
Mar
Rocky Mountains
Cummings
Committee On
of the Nations
George F. Mara
Cummin
Palmer
Tay
Hoke Smith
Thomas
Watson
National Committee
Convention
Brazil Seeks Opening for South Atlantic Ports
Louis May 25 The South easterners were given an elegant reception here. G Cramer chair man of the foreign trade board of the Chamber of Commerce stated Northern ports thrive at the expense of South Atlantic and Gulf ports. This throttled business causing an enormous loss of time and money to business. The Chamber can be counted on support the project and he would recommend the use of South Atlantic ports to St Louis exporters and importers.
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Louis
G. Cramer
Foreign Trade Board
The
Chamber of Commerce
South Atlantic
Gulf
St. Louis
Paris Fashions Emphasize Light Gowns With Tulle
Paris designers show gowns built from sheer chiffon and clouds of tulle. Glue secures delicate bodices and jeweled straps are deemed too heavy for the current sweeping evening silhouettes.
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Paris
Funeral Attendees From Out of Town List
Among those attending the funeral of Mr. T. Till Jer Purman were Mrs. Maizie Neill of Batesville Arkansas Albert A. Miller Atlanta Miss Bula Furman Franklinton N C B Cheatham Nashville Tenn J A Douglas Monroe N C Mrs Alger non S Simmons and Mrs Brown Elberton Ga.
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T. Tilljer Purman
Maizie Neill
Batesville
Ark
Albert A. Miller
Atlanta
Bula Furman
Franklinton
N. C
Cheatham
Nashville
Homecoming for Mrs Hollingsworth After Extended North Carolina Visit
Mrs. M. E. Hollingsworth is expected to return home this week following an extended visit with her children in North Carolina, Atlanta, and Bishopville.
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M. E. Hollingsworth
North Carolina
Atlanta
Bishopville
County officials seek federal aid for long highway
J Stark as chairman of the County Highway Commission with W A Stevenson A Gilliam and the county clerk went to Columbia to secure federal aid for a road from the McCormick County line to the Anderson county line at Honea Path. The county's quota was allotted and construction will start soon with Abbeville to Due West first, then Due West to Donalds to Honea Path, and finally Abbeville to Clatworthy's Crossroads.
Presbyterians of Oath Adopt Plan for Church Union
Charlotte May 24 The joint committee plan for closer relations between the Southern and Northern Presbyterian churches was adopted unanimously by the Southern Assembly. The Northern Assembly will consider the plan in Philadelphia. Proponents view it as organic union while opponents see only a tighter federation without full merger. The vote signals a decisive step in the union effort.
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Chalotte
N. C
Presbyterian
Southern Assembly
Northern Assembly
Friends of Organic Union
DuncanMay Run for Lieutenant Governor in South Carolina
Walter E. Duncan, prominent newspaper man and former secretary to Governor Manning, may join the race for lieutenant governor this summer. His name surfaced at the state Democratic convention, with Duncan saying friends have approached him but no decision yet. He is proprietor of the Aiken Standard and associate editor of the Columbia Report, with a history in state journalism and politics. Other declared or likely candidates include Octavus Cohen, Wilson G. Harvey, and Captain-Ozell Mauldin.
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Columbia
Walter E. Duncan
Manning
Duncan
Aiken Standard
Columbia Repori
Octavus Cohen
Charleston
Wilson G. Harvey
Oze! Mauldin
Greenville
John Perrin Appointed Court Stenographer
J L Perrin Jr appointed court stenographer for the seventh circuit by Judge Sease. He succeeds his cousin the late Carlisle Perrin. Abbeville friends welcome his appointment as he previously held a similar post in this circuit and was a highly efficient stenographer.
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J. L. Perrin, Jr
Seventh Circuit
Sease
Perrin
Carlisle Perrin
Abbeville
Campaign Expenditures Highlight Senate Inquiry into Lowden Drive
Witnesses describe overall outlays totaling about 404 044.78 for Governor Lowden with 379 175.78 from the governor and 85 825 from supporters. State-by-state spending includes Michigan 039 141 and Missouri 52 000 while Ohio and West Virginia figures trigger partisan tension.
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Washington
Lowden
Senate
Frank H. Hitchcock
Wood
Penses
Harding
Col
William Cooner Proctor
Cincinnati
A. A. Sprague
Chicago
Horace A. Stebbins
New York
John H. Price
Clevelyn L. L
Emerson
Michigan
Missouri
Reed
Advance urged in freight rates by rail carriers
Washington May 22 The president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway argues before the Interstate Commerce Commission that freight-rate boosts totaling more than 1 billion dollars are needed to provide the government rated return and to furnish equipment for markets. Frederick Strauss of New York endorses higher rates while opposing broad price rises, and cattlemen protest any increase in rail profits.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
Siztier Wilard
Balthnove
Ohio
Frederick Strauss
New York
Howard Elliott
General Rate Committee
The
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Land Board
Willard
Easton Group of Railroads
Strauss
S. TI. Cowan
Texas Cattle Growers’ Associatio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Attending the Furniture Dealers Association in Greenwood
Pat Roche reports on the Furniture Dealers Association meeting in Greenwood noting ties to old Liquor Dealers charter. Col. Calvert has returned home while Corp Kerr is said to be touring seven counties to promote low prices, with Calvert and Kerr present at the sessions.
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Pat Roche
Greenwood
Col. Calvert
Nome
Corp. Kerr
Corp
Visitors from Ware Shoals stay with local hostess
Mrs. BE Cobb and daughter Illa Mrs. Charlie Lakey and Miss Mel takey from Ware Shoals visit Mrs. John Ty Cheatham on Bills Avenue from Friday to Monday staying with the host family.
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Mis. BE Cobb
Illa
Charlie Lakey
Mel Takey
Ware Shoals
John Ty Cheatham
Bills Avenue
Baptists Gather for Greenville Summer Convention in South Carolina
The Baptist state convention in Greenville, South Carolina, prepares a large summer program from late May through early July. Delegates from over a thousand Sunday schools attend the Sunday School Convention, Y P U and Woman's Missionary Union events, plus numerous conferences and social activities across multiple facilities in Greenville and nearby towns.
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Hell
Greenville
Young Woman's Auxiliary
Woman's Missionary Union of
South Carolina
Tia Pastors’ Bible Institute
Rural Church
The
Baptist Church
Greenville Womans College
Womans College
Fom
Thos. J. Watts
Columbia
3. C
New Western Union Office Planned for Abbeville
Sale district superintendent Western Union with headquarters in Richmond Va visited Abbeville to secure new quarters for the local Western Union office. He rented the former Eureka Barber shop and the new office will open June 1 with up to date fittings and improved convenience for the public.
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WG. Sale
Western Union
Richmond
Abbeville
Ineal Western Union
Eureka
Visitors from California visit North Carolina relatives
Me and Mix, Harvey P. Gay of Sacramento arrived in Abbe-Te Mossing night to visit Mr. Gay’s relative S. Cochran. They will leave this week for Charlotte, N C where they plan several weeks of visiting relatives. Gay is a Californian and this is her first trip east. Mr. Gay is a resident of North Carolina.
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Mix
Harvey P. Gay
Sacramento
Cal
Abbe- Te Mossing
Mr. Gay
S. Cochran
Charlotte
N.C
Rela- Gay
North Carolina
Mrs McCutcheon to Attend Sixtieth Anniversary Visit
Mrs M B McCutcheon arrives in Abbeville with four children for an extended visit to Judge and Mrs M E Hollingsworth. The party will attend the Sixtieth anniversary celebration this week in Abbeville.
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M. B. McCutcheon
Abbeville
M. E. Hollingsworth
South Atlantic Ports Favored for Shipping Routes
The Charleston Chamber of Commerce received a letter from W F Taylor assistant rector of operations at the U S Shipping Board stating there would be no curtailment of car service or vessel allocation from South Atlantic ports. Shippers from large Central States cities pressed to favor South Atlantic and Gulf ports over New York Baltimore and Philadelphia in foreign trade. The letter confirmed definite ship assignments and foreign trade routing.
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Ineiwnali
Chai. of Commerce
W. FP. ‘Taylor
United States Shipping Board
South Atlantic
Central States
Gulf
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Taylor
Sugar Brokers Facing Inquiry In Ongoing Probe
New York May 25 The government will seek the fate distribution of the country’s sugar supply and investigate sugar brokers for alleged wrong pricing. Special assistant to Attorney General Palmer announced the inquiry following testimony by Herbert Hoover and amid rising refined sugar prices. The McRiley headed probe will hold informal meetings with sugar industry representatives in Washington.
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New York
Avaim Weidles
Palmer
Herbert Hoover
Tan
Mc Riley
Washington
Ticover
Legislative Committee
Serious Illness of Dr Darlington
Dr J J Darlington has been ill for several days prompting Dr Robertson to travel from Charlotte to Washington to assist. The announcement came during the Baptist Convention in Washington and readers await news from his sick bed. It is uncertain if Robertson can deliver the sermon before the Seminary next Sabbath.
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Georgia
Brazil
Home Again
Anderson Coun
Honey Path
Presyterians OF Oath
John Perrin
Lowden Fins
Emer
Yost
Senator Rees
Eri. H. Moore
Gox
Moore
Colonel Proctor
Spencer
Harry M. Daugatery
Dowr
King
Randolph Hors Wheeling
Sutherland
Republican
West Virwhca
Poindexter
Johnvol
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
the Furniture Dealers Association
Southern Baptist Convention
California
Shipping Board
Darlington
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